What type of camera are you using to document your work?

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Hey everyone. I am just curious to see what everyone is using to show of their work. I am looking to purchase a new camera but I am not too sure what to get. I have prior experience with a DSLR but I am not entirely sure something of that magnitude is neccessary. Anyone using a point and shoot??
 
I use both a P&S and a DSLR. I use my Point and shoot for quick shots (ie, the entire car when I'm done polishing, etc) and my DSLR for documenting swirls (because of focus fine tuning).

I also only use a DSLR because I'm also a photographer so I have one "laying around" haha
 
I was using 7D with 15-85mm for taking photos when I detailed cars. Just upgraded my lens to 17-55 2.8. If you want to take photos of swirls, I would put my finger on that area and focus on your finger. It should be able to pick up the swirls in the photo.

There are a few very good P&S but they are pricey, in the 400 range. Whats your budget and are you going just use to to document your work?
 
I too am a photographer and have a camera or two lying around...I use a Nikon D800 to document my car work and a D3s to do my sports photography. I have used a Nikon J1 with great success for swirls and such and that little camera has a wonderful image quality to it. Needless to say, I am a Nikon person.
 
Point and shoot camera. I would love to try a DSLR though.
 
Well just so happens to be that I recently sold my Nikon D60 because I rarely used it. Now that I am getting into detailing I regret that decision. I am leaning more towards a DSLR just because of the fine manual tuning that is available with them and my prior experience. I do like the Nikon D3100. If I am going to spend $400+ on a P&S I might as well spend the extra $100 and get a dSLR
 
wgilles said:
I use both a P&S and a DSLR. I use my Point and shoot for quick shots (ie, the entire car when I'm done polishing, etc) and my DSLR for documenting swirls (because of focus fine tuning).

I also only use a DSLR because I'm also a photographer so I have one "laying around" haha
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Just checked out your website. Great photos! What camera/lens you shooting with?
 
Canon 7D with a 24-70 F2.8L

But do other work with the camera then detail cars.
 
^ how do you like the 24-70 on your 7D? I was thinking about getting one but 24mm wasn't wide enough for my walk around. So I went with 17-55 instead, only thing I wished was that the build should be a lot better for 1k+ lens.
 
Cannon T3 DSLR, lower end of the DSLR camera range but it does a fantastic job so far.
 
Can anyone suggest a good "entry level" DSLR camera? Will be using it for kid photos and detailing shots.
 
You can get a refurbish T2i with kit lens for around 500 shipped. Nice camera to learn from, and easy to use.

I had a T2i and used it for about 7 months before I got the itch to upgrade. Its a small dslr that packs a punch.
 
slickooz said:
Just checked out your website. Great photos! What camera/lens you shooting with?
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Thanks. I shoot with a 16-35 f/4 Nikon as my go-to lens. I also have a 35-70 2.8 that I use frequently. I mainly shoot wide angle stuff as you can see from the site, so the 16-35 is my main lens.
 
TimmyG said:
Impressive camera for the money - at least it appears to be!

How is the lens that comes with it? Would I need something bigger for taking photos of my kids playing sports, on vacation, etc?
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If you don't mind getting a refurbished, I would suggest getting one from CLP(Canon loyalty program). You have to send them a broken Canon P&S so you can get their refurbish for 20% off. If you want an entry level DSLR I would look into the T2i because it practically the same as a 7D, which is a 1600 camera.

Lens can make you go broke, depends on your budget. If you shoot sports/kids, I would suggest getting a telephoto lens. Canon makes a great budget lens called the 55-250, cost around 200 new. Or if you have the money get a 70-200 f/4 that can be found around 600 used.

What is your budget? I did a lot of research when I was looking into a camera. I went with T2i because I wanted something to document my detailing, but grew to love photography. And soon after only wanted to spend 500, now I'm over 2500+.
 
I use a D50. I believe it is much more important to perfect the art/skill of taking pictures before buying the best of the best gear. Someone that has an eye for photography with an entry level camera will beat someone that doesn't who has the highest end equipment.
 
I recently upgraded to a 60D from my 30D.

I am selling my 30D so if anyone is in the market for their 1st DSLR Hit me up!


Jason
 
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